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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
FUNDS ALLOCATED FOR Pre Matric Scholarship for OBCs, EBCs and DNTs INCREASED TO Rs 394.61 CRORE IN 2022-23 AS COMPARED TO Rs 250 CRORE IN 2021-22
OBJECTIVE TO COVER APPROXIMATELY 5.67 CRORE STUDENTS UNDER THE PRE MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR OBCs, EBCs and DNTs
The budget provision for financial year 2021-22 under the Scheme of Pre Matric Scholarship for Other Backward Classes , Economically Backward Classes  and De-Notified Tribes  was Rs. 250.00 crore. Whereas in financial year 2022-23, the budget provision is Rs. 394.61 crore.
Pre Matric Scholarship scheme for OBCs, EBCs and DNTs has been revised in 2021-22 with an objective to cover approx 5.67 crore students under the scheme during the period of five year over the XV Finance Commission Cycle.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Sushri Pratima Bhoumik in a written reply in Rajya Sabha, today.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
SENIOR INDIAN INFORMATION SERVICE OFFICER Sh. RAVI RAMAKRISHNA PASSES AWAY
The Additional Director General of the Press Information Bureau , Vijayawada Shri Ravi Ramakrishna passed away at an early age of 57 years in the early hours of this morning.
An officer of the 1991 batch, he had held various prestigious positions in his career so far. He served in various capacities in DD News, AIR, PIB and Bureau of Outreach and Communication. He was one of the key members of the team which launched the DD News 24/7 channel. He also served as Prasar Bharati Correspondent in Kabul and filed exclusive reports from the ground during a challenging period of the turmoil and conflict in Afghanistan. In his previous posting before he took charge of PIB Vijayawada, he was looking after the publicity requirements in the PM Unit and that of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in New Delhi.
Having his roots in Visakhapatnam, he studied at the Bapatla Agricultural College. A person with keen interest in arts, he used to play the Veena and had special culinary talent. Seniors and colleagues describe him as a lively, fun loving and dynamic officer who always welcomed new challenges and maintained calm in difficult situations. He is remembered as a great mentor by his colleagues and juniors who provided insightful guidance and leadership. He always brought genuine personal touch and humour in his personal interactions.
He is survived by his wife, daughter & mother.
Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting Shri Anurag Thakur and Minister of State Shri L. Murugan expressed deep grief over the passing away of Shri Ravi Ramakrishna.
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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Dr. L. Murugan attends a programme to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule at Constitution Club of India, New Delhi
Mahatma Phule was aware that social justice, women empowerment and education will pave way for our rapid development, says the Union Minister
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the government is working tirelessly to fulfill the vision of Mahatma Phule: Dr. L. Murugan
Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Dr. L. Murugan attended a programme to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule at Constitution Club of India, New Delhi.
Sharing his thoughts on the occasion, Dr. L. Murugan said that Mahatma Phule was an epitome of social justice and a source of hope for downtrodden of the country. He worked for social justice, social equality, women empowerment and education throughout his life. “His commitment towards social justice, women empowerment and education was extraordinary. He was aware that these factors will pave way for our rapid development,” Dr. Murugan said.
“Under the able leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, this government is working tirelessly to fulfill the vision of Mahatma Phule. In order to reach out to the weaker sections of the society, Prime Minister Modi has set a benchmark on functioning of government.” he added.
Speaking on the occasion, Km. Pratima Bhowmik, MoS, Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India said that Mahatma Phule was one of our real national heroes. “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi things are changing and people are now getting to know about our real national heroes,” she observed.
In his address, senior journalist Shri Bhau Torsekar also remembered Mahatma Phule’s work and paid tribute to him.
Founder of My Home India, Shri Sunil Deodhar gave a keynote speech on the event. Remembering Mahatma Phule’s work and his struggle against all odds to bring reforms in the society, Shri Deodhar said, “Mahatma Phule brought two concepts of children’s home and night schools. He was the one who started India’s first orphanage.”
My Home India, an organization working for providing assistance to the people of the North East region and encouraging social harmony among citizens, organised this event.
Vice Chairman of the National Scheduled Caste Commission Shri Arun Halder, Chairman of National Commission for Denotified, Nomadic & Semi-Nomadic Tribes Shri Dada Idate also graced the occasion.
The Programme concluded with vote of thanks by MHI Delhi-NCR president Shri Baldev Sachdeva.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Modernisation of Anganwadis
Following measures have been taken for upgradation of facilities at Anganwadi Centres :
 Revised joint guidelines were issued by Ministries of Women & Child Development, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj for construction of 4 lakh AWC buildings across the country under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme  in convergence with Anganwadi Services .
 Under Swachhta Action Plan, Rs.10,000/-per AWC is provided for drinking water facilities and Rs.12,000/- per AWC for toilet facilities.
 Grants are sanctioned for purchase of water filter, furniture, equipment, etc.
 Anganwadi Workers  have been provided with Smart Phones for efficient service delivery.
During COVID-19, all Anganwadi Centres across the country were closed to limit the impact of the pandemic. However, to ensure continuous nutritional support to Anganwadi beneficiaries, Anganwadi Workers and Helpers distributed Supplementary Nutrition at the doorsteps of beneficiaries once in 15 days. In addition, Anganwadi Workers and Anganwadi Helpers have been assisting the local administration in community surveillance, creating awareness as well as other work assigned to them from time to time.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Education
Self Defence Training for Girls
Department of School Education and Literacy , Ministry of Education is implementing the centrally sponsored scheme of Samagra Shiksha, under which self defence training is imparted to girls of classes VI to XII, studying in Government Schools, irrespective of their social categories. Self defence training is also given in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas  which are residential schools for girls of Class VI to XII belonging to disadvantaged groups such as SC, ST, OBC, Minority and Below Poverty Line. Details of number of schools approved for Self Defence Training for Girls under Samagra Shiksha from the year 2019-20 to 2022-23 are as under:
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Sl. No.
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Year
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No. of Schools
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Elementary
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Secondary
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1
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2019-20
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180160
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81800
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2
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2020-21
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147784
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81438
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3
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2021-22
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163045
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56869
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4
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2022-23
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188005
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83031

Samagra Shiksha scheme has now been extended till 2025-26 and the Self Defence training has been renamed as ‘Rani Laxmi Bai Aatma Raksha Prashikshan’. The fund for this component has been increased from Rs. 3000/- to Rs. 5000/- per month per school for three months. Self Defence training aims to ensure safety and security of girls, empower girls to tackle risk of assault and boost their self confidence. Details of funds allocated/spent during the last three years and the current year on self defence training of girls in schools under Samagra Shiksha and the number of Government schools approved for the same are as under:

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Sl. No.
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Year
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Elementary
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Secondary
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Approvals
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Expenditure
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Approvals
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Expenditure
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No. of Schools
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Financial
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No. of Schools
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Financial
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No. of Schools
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Financial
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No. of Schools
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Financial
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1
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2019-20
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180160
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15346.257
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124287
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7684.411
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81800
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6656.358
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42241
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3071.113
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2
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2020-21
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147784
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13300.56
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44721
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1486.846
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81438
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7329.42
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38300
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2120.902
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3
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2021-22|
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163045
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8320.49
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36381
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1125.521
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56869
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3337.27
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8457
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350.338
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4
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2022-23
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188005
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23106.85
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188005
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--
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83031
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9082.63
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83031
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|
--In the year 2021-22, funds approved only for one month due to COVID-19 pandemic.
The information was given by the Minister of State for Education, Smt. Annpurna Devi in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
PIB Headquarters
CMFRI expands wings to Lakshadweep
Takes over administrative control of Lakshadweep KVK
The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute  expanded its wings to Lakshadweep islands with the institute taking over administrative control of the Krishi Vigyan Kendra  situated at Kavarathi Island. The CMFRI has drawn an action plan for activation of the KVK, which is aimed at facilitating the islanders efficiently tap its unique agricultural resources on the land and the sea for quality life in the islands. The KVK will focus on scores of objectives such as enhancing the agricultural productivity; increasing farmer’s income, generating employment opportunities to locals, especially women; boosting value added products by micro-enterprises; and facilitating market access on the strengths of its credentials, to list a few. An agricultural extension centre under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research  for linking the agricultural research institutions and the farmer, the KVK will involve in various eco-labelling efforts for unique commodities of the Islands. This includes green certification of Lakshadweep coconut and MSC  certification of tuna fisheries that will facilitate market advantage for these commodities from the islands.
Consultative Meeting
As a precursor to a full swing operation of the KVK, the CMFRI will convene a high-level consultative meeting on Saturday  to formulate a Perspective Plan for the functioning of the Kendra in the coming years. The meeting will be attended by Dr A K Singh, Deputy Director General  of the ICAR along with scientists of different institutions under the ICAR. Shri Damodhar A.T., I.F.S., Secretary  will lead the delegation of senior functionaries from the Lakshadweep Administration and the lead farmers of the islands. The meeting will identify priority areas for the KVK, considering the unique resource base of the islands and stakeholders’ perception. A road map for full realisation of the KVK’s potential to meet the set objectives will be made at the meeting. In addition, a three-day training on developing value added products from fish wastes will be held to the micro-enterprisers in the islands.
To boost CMFRI’s role in Lakshadweep
Taking over of the KVK would add impetus to the CMFRI’s interventions in the islands with the KVK forming the base for the operation of various activities of the institute, said Dr A Gopalakrishnan, Director of the CMFRI. “Historically, the CMFRI has been studying the fisheries and ecosystem of the islands ever since the institute was incepted, through focussed research projects and has been contributing to the steady development of the sector through science based management guidance”, he said.
“The Lakshadweep islands are well known for its unique varieties of coconut and high value oceanic tunas as well as the eco-friendly approach for coconut cultivation and tuna fishing. The institute is running a range of research projects, including on coral reef associated marine biodiversity of the islands and fishery management plans for tuna, aimed at sustaining the ecosystem and the fisheries in Lakshadweep”, he added.
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Ministry of Labour & Employment
Upliftment and welfare of beedi workers
There is Labour Welfare Scheme, which has three components  for the upliftment and welfare of Beedi workers and their family members, the details are as under:-
 Health: Health care facility is provided to Beedi workers and their family members with a network of 285 Dispensaries and 10 Hospitals located across the Country and also reimbursement of expenditure for specialized treatment under the Government recognized Hospitals in case of critical diseases i.e. Cancer, Tuberculosis, Heart Diseases, Kidney Transplantation, Hernia, Appendectomy, Ulcer Gynecological diseases and Prostrate diseases to the beneficiaries.
 Scholarship: Financial Assistance for education to the children of beedi workers from class-I to college/University ranging from Rs. 1000/- to Rs. 25,000/- per student per annum, depending upon class/course.
 Housing: Subsidy of Rs.1,50,000/-  in three  installments at 25:60:15 ratio i.e. Rs.37,500, Rs.90,000 and Rs.22,500 receptively for construction of pucca houses, under Revised Integrated Housing Scheme  2016. RIHS has now been converged with PradhanMantri Awash Yojana.
The details of the funds allocated and utilized under the Labour Welfare Scheme  for the requisite period are as under:-

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Scheme
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Year
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Budget Allocated
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Budget Utilised/ Actual Expenditure
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Health
|
|
2020-21
|
|
17.31
|
|
10.57
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|
2021-22
|
|
11.90
|
|
10.04
|
|
2022-23 
|
|
15.63
|
|
0.62
|
|
Scholarship
|
|
2020-21
|
|
35.85
|
|
29.74
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|
2021-22
|
|
47.66
|
|
37.19
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|
2022-23 
|
|
61.42
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|
0.02
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RIHS
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|
2020-21
|
|
92.84
|
|
45.95
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|
2021-22
|
|
89.94
|
|
16.64
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2022-23 
|
|
42.95
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|
5.61
This information was given by the Minister of State for Labour & Employment, Shri Rameswar Teli in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Long Term Agreements for supply of iron ore to Japan and South Korea through MMTC Limited
The Union Cabinet Chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the renewal of Long Term Agreements  for supply of iron ore  of grade +64% Fe content to Japanese Steel Mills  and POSCO, South Korea for another three years  through MMTC Limited.
Details:
- The present LTAs are valid until 31.3.2018. The renewed LTAs with steel mills of Japan and POSCO, South Korea shall be for a period of three years from 1.4.2018 to 31.3.2021.
- The range of quantity of iron ore to be exported under LTA per annum shall be 3.80 million tons  per annum to 5.50 million tons per annum  of both NMDC and non-NMDC origin iron ore with quantitative ceilings for export of Bailadila Lumps at 1.81 million MTs per annum and Bailadila Fines at 2.71 million MTs per annum.
- The quantities of iron ore proposed for supply to JSMs and POSCO, South Korea through MMTC Limited under these LTAs will be of grade +64% Fe content. The break up is as follows:-
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Japanese Steel Mills
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3.00 ~ 4.30 million tons per annum
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POSCO, South Korea
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0.80 ~1 .20 million tons per annum
- The existing policy of single agency operation and exports through MMTC, with trading margin of 2.8% of FOB price, shall be continued.
Benefits:
Export of iron ore under the LTAs would help to strengthen India’s bilateral ties with long-standing partner countries, Japan and South Korea secure an export market and result in inflow of foreign exchange.
The agreement will enable India to secure international market for its ores and ensure stable economic ecosystem which provides direct and indirect employment in mining, logistics and related sectors.
Background:
The history of India's iron ore exports to Japan is almost six decades old and is a consistent component of India's bilateral relations with Japan. MMTC has been supplying iron ore to JSMs since 1963 and to South Korea since 1973. The current LTAs with Japanese Steel Mills  and POSCO, South Korea, for supply of iron ore for a period of three years will expire on 31st March, 2018. The Cabinet, in its meeting held on 24.06.2015 had authorized MMTC Limited to engage in Long Term Agreements with Japanese Steel Mills  and POSCO, South Korea, for supply of iron ore for a period of three years .
Special Service and Features
Evolution of Access and Benefit Sharing  Jurisprudence in India: Book to be released by Justice Shri K. Ramakrishnan
Justice Shri K. Ramakrishnan, Judge, National Green , Southern Zone, Chennai, will release a book titled Evolution of Access and Benefit Sharing  Jurisprudence in India- Emerging Trends, Challenges and the Way Forward’, today evening in Chennai.
The book which is jointly authored by Professor Dr. S. Elumalai, School of Excellence in Law, Tamilnadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University and Shri Justin Mohan, Secretary, National Biodiversity Authority is published by Government of India’s National Biodiversity Authority, based in Chennai. Justice Shri V. Ramasubramanian, Judge of the Supreme Court has penned the forward.
The book traces the evolution of the sharing of benefits to forest dwelling tribal communities and farmers in India under different laws and the importance of benefit sharing by companies to conserve our biological resources that have commercial value. Certain landmark judgements delivered by the various Indian Courts on issues pertaining to benefit sharing have also been included in this book, which will be highly useful for Judges, officials and students pursuing various disciplines.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination-Day 23
More than 58 lakh Healthcare and Frontline Workers Vaccinated for COVID19 across the country
28,059 beneficiaries vaccinated till 6:40 pm today
No AEFI reported today
The number of healthcare and frontline workers vaccinated against COVID19 has crossed the 58L mark on the twenty third day of the countrywide COVID-19 vaccination program. India is now the third topmost country with the highest doses of COVID19 vaccine administered, after USA and the UK.
12 States reported the vaccination activity today- Assam, Bihar, Gujarat Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Manipur, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tripura and Uttarakhand.
The cumulative number of healthcare workers and frontline workers vaccinated against COVID19 is 58,03,617 , as per the provisional report. Total of 1,16,478 sessions have been held so far. 1,295 sessions were held till 6:40 pm today.
Out of the total cumulative coverage, 53,17,760 are healthcare workers and 4,85,857 are frontline workers.
28,059 beneficiaries were vaccinated till 6:40 pm today. Of these, 12,978 were healthcare workers, while the other 15,081 beneficiaries were frontline workers. Final reports would be completed for the day by late tonight.
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|
S. No.
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|
State/UT
|
|
Beneficiaries vaccinated
|
|
1
|
|
A & N Islands
|
|
3397
|
|
2
|
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
2,99,649
|
|
3
|
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
|
12,346
|
|
4
|
|
Assam
|
|
88,585
|
|
5
|
|
Bihar
|
|
3,79,042
|
|
6
|
|
Chandigarh
|
|
5645
|
|
7
|
|
Chhattisgarh
|
|
1,68,881
|
|
8
|
|
Dadra & Nagar Haveli
|
|
1504
|
|
9
|
|
Daman & Diu
|
|
708
|
|
10
|
|
Delhi
|
|
1,09,589
|
|
11
|
|
Goa
|
|
8257
|
|
12
|
|
Gujarat
|
|
4,46,367
|
|
13
|
|
Haryana
|
|
1,39,129
|
|
14
|
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
54,573
|
|
15
|
|
Jammu & Kashmir
|
|
49,419
|
|
16
|
|
Jharkhand
|
|
1,04,371
|
|
17
|
|
Karnataka
|
|
3,88,476
|
|
18
|
|
Kerala
|
|
2,92,195
|
|
19
|
|
Ladakh
|
|
1987
|
|
20
|
|
Lakshadweep
|
|
839
|
|
21
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
3,42,016
|
|
22
|
|
Maharashtra
|
|
4,73,480
|
|
23
|
|
Manipur
|
|
8334
|
|
24
|
|
Meghalaya
|
|
6859
|
|
25
|
|
Mizoram
|
|
10937
|
|
26
|
|
Nagaland
|
|
4,535
|
|
27
|
|
Odisha
|
|
2,76,323
|
|
28
|
|
Puducherry
|
|
3532
|
|
29
|
|
Punjab
|
|
76,430
|
|
30
|
|
Rajasthan
|
|
4,60,994
|
|
31
|
|
Sikkim
|
|
5372
|
|
32
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
1,66,408
|
|
33
|
|
Telangana
|
|
2,09,104
|
|
34
|
|
Tripura
|
|
40,405
|
|
35
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
6,73,542
|
|
36
|
|
Uttarakhand
|
|
74,330
|
|
37
|
|
West Bengal
|
|
3,54,000
|
|
38
|
|
Miscellaneous
|
|
62,057
|
|
|
|
All India
|
|
58,03,617
No AEFIs have been reported till 6:40 pm on the twenty third day of the vaccination drive.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Nominations for Padma Awards-2023 open till 15th September, 2022
Online nominations/recommendations for the Padma Awards 2023 to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day, 2023 have opened on 1st May 2022. The last date for nominations for Padma Awards is 15th September, 2022. The nominations/recommendations for Padma Awards will be received online only on the National Awards portal https://awards.gov.in.
The Padma Awards, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, are amongst the highest civilian awards of the country. Instituted in 1954, these Awards are announced on the occasion of the Republic Day every year. The award seeks to recognize ‘work of distinction’ and is given for distinguished and exceptional achievements/service in all fields/disciplines, such as, Art, Literature and Education, Sports, Medicine, Social Work, Science and Engineering, Public Affairs, Civil Service, Trade and Industry etc. All persons without distinction of race, occupation, position or sex are eligible for these Awards. Government servants including those working with PSUs, except Doctors and Scientists, are not eligible for Padma Awards.
The Government is committed to transform the Padma Awards into “People’s Padma”. All citizens are therefore requested to make nominations/recommendations, including self nomination.
The nominations/recommendations should contain all relevant details specified in the format available on the above mentioned Padma Portal, including a citation in narrative form , clearly bringing out the distinguished and exceptional achievements/service of the person recommended in her/his respective field/discipline.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has requested all Central Ministries/Departments, States/UT Governments, Bharat Ratna and Padma Vibhushan awardees, Institutes of Excellence to make concerted efforts to identify talented persons whose excellence and achievements really deserve to be recognized from amongst women, weaker sections of the society, SCs & STs, divyang persons and who are doing selfless service to society.
Further details in this regard are available under the heading 'Awards and Medals' on the website of the Ministry of Home Affairs  and on the Padma Awards Portal . The statutes and rules relating to these awards are available on the website with the link https://padmaawards.gov.in/AboutAwards.aspx .
Ministry of Power
CONNECTIVITY AND OPEN ACCESS APPLICATIONS OF CTUIL INTEGRATED THROUGH NATIONAL SINGLE WINDOW SYSTEM 
ENABLES SINGLE POINT APPROVALS FOR INVESTORS, ENTREPRENEURS AND BUSINESSES
INTEGRATION MADE LIVE FROM MIDNIGHT OF 6TH JUNE
Central Transmission Utility of India Limited  has successfully integrated filing of Applications for grant of Connectivity, Long Term Access and Medium-Term Open Access to Inter State Transmission System  in India as well as to Participating Entities located in the Neighboring Countries through the National Single Window System  portal on 06.06.2022 at 23:45 Hrs. National Single Window System  enables ‘Single-point’ approvals as well as clearances needed by Investors, Entrepreneurs, and Businesses in India thereby facilitating ‘Ease of Doing Business’ initiatives by Ministry of Power.
NSWS is a giant leap, towards making India ‘Aatmanirbhar’. It is a digital platform for guidance of investors to identify and to apply for approvals as per their business requirements. The portal will become a “one-stop-shop” for approvals and clearances.
CTUIL, 100% subsidiary of PowerGrid Corporation of India Limited under Ministry of Power, is the Nodal Agency for grant of Connectivity, Long Term Access and Medium-Term Open Access as per Electricity Act. The work has been completed by the concerted efforts of CTUIL under the aegis of Ministry of Power, Government of India and Invest India, Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade  Team.
For more details, please visit https://www.nsws.gov.in/